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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,870.73, 37,079.54 and 14,933.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,870.73, 37,079.54 and 14,933.35 is: 20,606.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,870.73 : 37,079.54 = 14,933.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,870.73/37,079.54 = 14,933.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,870.73x = 37,079.54 × 14,933.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,870.73x = 553,721,673.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,721,673.99/26,870.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,606.88

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